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Montgomery County Fair Set On for July 11-17!

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Last night at the Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board of Director’s Meeting, the Fair Board unanimously voted to move forward with the planning of a traditional fair in 2021. They are committed to bringing a family friendly event back into the July spotlight in our community. They are also committed to offering a safe environment by following Governor DeWine’s guidelines that are in place in July.


“We are so excited to bring the county fair tradition back to life in Dayton in 2021” said Mark Jimison, Board President of the Montgomery County Fair Board


Many fair attendees and Jr. Fair Board Members are excited to participate in the deep-rooted traditions surrounding 4-H & FFA. Our mission is to serve our community by promoting agriculture, youth, and adult development through the fair and educational programs, and to also provide a rental venue for our community. “There is no doubt that 2021 was hard on us all, both financially and emotionally, but we are ready to get back in the saddle and bring our fairgrounds back to life.” says Lori Page, Executive Director

“Being able to see our fair re-open again is a beacon of hope and gratitude towards all that we’ve done so far as community. I’m excited to see everyone’s smiling (masked) faces the Fair this year!” said Mackenzie Hoog, 2021 Ohio Fair’s Queen & 2021 Montgomery County Fair Queen

“The Montgomery County Fair has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I am glad the kids will get to exhibit their animals this year and continue traditions we have had for over 100 years now. After all the cancellations and darkness we have been through, it is nice to finally see a light at the end of the tunnel” said Taylor Thomas, former 4-H Exhibitor & Jr. Fair Board Member

For more information on upcoming events being held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, please visit  www.MontCoFair.com

Special Enrollment Period for Healthcare Marketplace Due to Covid

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Need health insurance?  Due to the pandemic  Free Enrollment assistance in the Healthcare Marketplace to all Ohioans is now open and  continuing thru May 15, 2021.

All Marketplace-eligible consumers are welcome to  submit a new application. Current enrollees will be able to change to any available plan in their area without restriction to the same level of coverage as their current plan. HRS ERASE has operated on a Federal Grant from CMS/HHS to give Free Enrollment assistance for 7 years. They have 4 Federally Certified Navigators who can assist Ohioans in finding affordable Health Insurance that meet individual’s needs.

Individuals needing assistance can contact them at   toll-free number 855-894-2711 or by email at [email protected]

 

Del Mar Encore Fellows Initiative Seeks New Host Organizations

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The Dayton Foundation is inviting area nonprofit organizations to apply to host a Del Mar Encore Fellow, beginning in July 2021. The Request for Proposals, which can be found on The Dayton Foundation website, seeks initiatives that address a significant community issue and would benefit from the leadership of an experienced, older adult professional. Del Mar Encore Fellows are paid by The Dayton Foundation to work part-time on projects for 6 to 12 months. Proposals are due Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

“COVID-19 has changed a lot of how we think about our work and sparked a new approach to the Fellows,” said Noreen Willhelm, Senior Fellow for Del Mar Encore Fellows Initiative. “Prior to the pandemic, Fellows would work one to three years with a single nonprofit. In an effort to create more opportunities for nonprofits to work with highly skilled older adults, the Foundation has revised the program so nonprofits may enlist a Fellow to work on projects as short as six months or as long as one year.”

Since 2017, The Dayton Foundation has deployed nearly a dozen older adults into the community to work as Del Mar Encore Fellows on significant community issues. Their work has led to the creation of new tools, resources and insights, including:

  • A new COVID-19-triggered, re-training program for laid-off restaurant employees to become personal care aides;
  • Installation of new technology to help low-income older adults have increased access to health care;
  • A report on the prevalence of illiteracy and low-literacy in our community;
  • Increased attention to the digital divide as an impediment to children’s access to learning; and
  • Development of new education and employment pathways for early childhood educators.

Organizations that have hosted Fellows to date include the Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2; Brunner Literacy Center; Dayton Metro Library; Learn to Earn Dayton, Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging; NCCJ; Preschool Promise; and St. Mary Development Center.

“Having a Del Mar Encore Fellow on your team gives you access to a seasoned, but also objective, professional,” said Celine O’Neill, retired executive director of Brunner Literacy Center. “As an executive director, it is easy to begin to see the world solely within your organizational context. A Del Mar Encore Fellow broadens that context and provides you with other points of view and ways of engaging reality, both within and outside your organization.”

For additional information about the Del Mar Encore Fellows Initiative or the 2021 Request for Proposals, please contact Noreen Willhelm, Senior Fellow, at [email protected].

 

Artwork of the Miami Valley Eagles

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DSA is pleased to exhibit a two-week pop-up gallery of three of their member artists. The artists include Cydnie Deed-King, Maureen O’Keefe, and Micheal Ousley. Each will have one room in the High Street Gallery to display their work.

“Deep Impact” by Cydnie Deed-King explores the human connection to the botanical world. Botanicals with circuits and technological components show the human bond and impact on nature in a new way. The circuits drawn throughout the plants point towards genetic modification and humanity’s impact on the natural world. Seeing the circuits may add some new beauty to the plants but they raise the question of whether or not they’re helping, hurting, or doing something totally unexpected.

“Body of Work” by Maureen O’Keefe investigates identities, labels, personas and belonging. The portrait and the figure are tools for this exploration of the tension between our perception of ourselves and how we are seen by others. She uses blind, continuous-line gesture drawings as the basis of her work in order to highlight the continuity of people with each other and their surroundings.

“I’d Rather Be in Some Dark Holler” by Micheal Ousley explores the experiences of life growing up in Southeastern Kentucky including the stories, characters, and landscape of the area. His approach to painting has remained rooted in local folk culture and folklore.

Showing concurrently are four pieces of commissioned Miami Valley eagle artwork. Sponsored by Tom Vogel, the Dayton Society of Artists offered four commissions to local artists to create works featuring the Miami Valley’s bald eagles. These pieces celebrate effective conservation and protection efforts for the species and their return to Dayton. Artists include Sharon Benedict, Rusty Harden, Jennifer Sayger, and William Smith III. Reference photos were provided by Patricia Cahill

6th Annual Carroll St. Pat’s Fest- A 2 Day Event

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We invite you to support the 6th Annual Carroll St. Pat’s Fest!  Organized by Carroll High School Parents, the Alumni Association, and Carrolleer Band Boosters, the weekend will consist of a 2-day carryout event with an online silent auction and livestream entertainment to kick off St. Patrick’s Week.

Cult Movie Night: CAROUSHELL

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Toxic Brew Co. & Hole in the Wall are hosting their third “Cult Movie Night” this Sunday at 7:30…and they’ve chosen CAROUSHELL this time – a film featuring Hole in the Wall bartender Haley Madison. Tickets are $20 each, and those tickets come with 2 beers from Toxic Brew (this event is limited to folks 21 and up). This horror/comedy will be hosted by Madison with pre-screening drink specials at Hole in the Wall (just down the street).”Duke, a carousel unicorn, hates his job. He has to let kids climb on his back and ride him for hours every day. But one kid has finally pushed him too far. Duke breaks free of his carnival hell and embarks on a bloody rampage of revenge on humanity.” Click the image below to reserve a ticket.

Help Save Dayton’s Historic Properties

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Preservation Dayton, Inc. is launching a proactive program and fundraising effort to stabilize our community’s historic structures BEFORE they are lost. Please submit your nominations online by March 31st.  The 2021 list of Top Ten Most Endangered Properties will be announced this spring.

Nominations and contributions to help stabilize and bring the properties back to life can be made to The Dayton Foundations Fund #8630 on PDI’s website at https://www.preservationdayton.com/endangered.html

To be considered, properties should:

  • be at least 50 years old
  • be associated with individuals, groups, events, or trends that have made a significant contribution to Dayton’s history; or retain distinctive features of a type, period or method of construction; or represent exceptional work of an architect(s) or craftsmen, or possesses high architectural or artistic value
  • retain its historic integrity exhibited by its location, setting, design, materials, workmanship, or association

For more information, contact Monica Snow, President, Preservation Dayton, Inc.  [email protected] or 937-234-4704

Aullwood ‘s Box Brunch To GO

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Don’t worry about missing our delicious Pancake Brunch this year — Aullwood’s traditional event is going safe and socially distanced! Order a Pancake Brunch Box for two or four people, pick up your box at Aullwood Farm, then make a brunch-at-home featuring delicious pancake mix, fresh eggs, sausage, maple syrup and Cuties mandarins! Two person Brunch Boxes are $20, four person Brunch Boxes are $40.
Visit https://aullwood.audubon.org/BrunchOrder or click on TICKETS on this page to order your Pancake Brunch Boxes for pick up now! You can also print and complete the Pancake Box Brunch 2021 Order Form there and mail it in or drop it off at Aullwood Farm during our regular business hours, or order by phone at 937-890-7360. Don’t delay, orders must be received by 12 noon on Friday, February 26.

The Menu’s at JD Legends

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The Menus were formed in 1983 in a small basement of a small house on the west side of Cincinnati, OH. A very young and green lineup ended up turning into one of the most successful Cincinnati based cover bands!

‘Womein in The Air Force” Exhibit Opens at Air Force Museum

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A new series of displays highlighting women’s achievements in their civilian and military careers with an emphasis on the U.S. Air Force and its predecessors will be officially opened during a live-streamed virtual event on March 5 at 6:30 p.m. (Tune-in beginning at 6:20 p.m. for a pre-event video at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Women-in-Air-Force/).

The exhibit, titled “Women in the Air Force: From Yesterday into Tomorrow,” covers historical issues, changes in laws and attitudes, and women’s contributions to the Air Force mission. These displays, which are located throughout the museum, contain one of a kind artifacts used by women in the Air Force from many different eras.

In the Early Years Gallery, visitors can learn how British female pilots led the way beginning with Mary Wilkins-Ellis, who joined the Britain’s Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA), and transported aircraft from factories to active service squadrons during World War II.

The story of Jacqueline Cochran, who was ranked among the top female pilots of her era by setting an incredible number of records, and breaking men’s distance, altitude, and speed achievements can be seen in the Early Years and World War II Galleries, as well as throughout the museum. Cochran would go on to become the founder and director of the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal – the highest non-combat award – for her work in 1945.

New displays in the second building include one on the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which was signed into law by President Truman in 1948, and authorized women to serve permanently in all military branches. Among the stories featured in this building include that of SSgt. Esther Blake, who became the first woman in the Air Force by enlisting on the first minute, of the first hour, of the first day that Air Force authorized women’s participation; and the heroic actions of Lt. Regina Aune and Lt. Harriet Goffinett, who carried many children to safety during Operation Babylift.

The drive to break down barriers is further illustrated by the Significant Women Silhouette – a uniquely designed display that introduce visitors to those who created new opportunities for women. The exhibit covers a diverse range of achievements such as the first American woman to fly solo in an airplane (Blanche Stuart Scott); the first woman to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean (Amelia Earhart); the Air Force’s first female physician (Capt. Dorothy Elias); and the “Bouncing Bettys” award-winning munitions team.

Among the many “female firsts” on display in the third building are the first 10 graduates of the U.S. Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) program; the first female fighter pilot (Jeannie Flynn Leavitt); the first female aerial gunner (Airman Vanessa Dobos); the first female to fly a fighter aircraft in combat (Capt. Martha McSally); and the first female F-35 pilot (Lt. Col. Christine Mau).

The story of pilot Nichole Malachowski, who took her first solo flight at age 16 (earning her pilot’s license before her driver’s license), and later became the first female pilot on any U.S. military high performance jet team as a member of the Thunderbirds in 2005, is also featured in this building.

Amazing stories of courage are highlighted including Air National Guard pilot Lt. Heather Penney of the 121st Fighter Squadron. On Sept. 11, 2001, Penney along with another pilot received one-way orders to stop hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 as it headed towards Washington, D.C. Armed with shoot to kill orders, but no weapons, they were on a suicide mission with the full intention of ramming the Boeing 757 in order to protect national security. After sweeping the D.C. airspace for over an hour, the pilots learned the passengers had forced the aircraft down in a Pennsylvania field.

Another ground-breaking display titled Moving Towards Equality highlights milestones in legislation that brought policy changes on issues such as automatic discharge for pregnancy or having custody of minor children; the expansion of women’s rights allowing women to have the ability to serve in any military occupation, and further opportunities for advancement. In addition, female leaders who have overcome roadblocks, defeated biases and led the way in recent years are featured in a display titled Women Leading the Way.

Finally, in the fourth building visitors can learn about the first American female astronaut to go into space (Sally Ride); the first U.S. military woman in space who was also the first woman to work aboard the International Space Station (Maj. Susan Helms); the first female space shuttle pilot (Maj. Eileen Collins); the first women to serve as commanders in orbit at the same time (Col. Pamela Melroy and Peggy Whitson); and some of the most important discoveries and inventions that female Air Force scientists, engineers, mathematicians, medical professionals, and artists have developed over the years.

According to National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Curator Christina Douglass, telling the story of what women have overcome over many decades was an amazing experience and something she hopes future generations will come to appreciate.

“The ‘Women in the Air Force’ exhibit is packed with moving stories that exemplify the passion and dedication that women have had to have in order to overcome certain stereotypes – just to be able to serve our nation,” said Douglass. “My hope is that those who come to visit this exhibit will gain a better understanding about the sacrifices that were made by women in the past; never take what we have for granted; and are inspired to continue to advocate for equality.”

Dayton Police Department Recruiting

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The Dayton Police Department is looking for a dynamic group of men and women to make up the 111th Police Recruit Class, which will begin in early 2022.
TheyDayton Police Department is recruiting are seeking a diverse, talented, and motivated pool of candidates to join our team to help make our department stronger and personify our values of professionalism, integrity, respect, and fairness. The Dayton Police Department believes the strength of our organization hinges on officers bringing different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to the table, which leads to new and innovative ideas that benefit the community we serve.
The application period for potential police recruits opens March 1, 2021, and continues until April 26, 2021.
Applicants are often amazed at the wide range of opportunities that exist within the Dayton Police Department. We have specialized positions from detective to bike patrol, from mobile crisis response team to S.W.A.T. member, from evidence technician to crime prevention. The department also offers many opportunities to advance to leadership roles. The thread that ties together every Dayton Police Department officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, major or assistant chief is the willingness to answer the call to embrace this tough but rewarding profession while serving the community.
The Dayton Police Department and the City of Dayton offer very competitive salary and benefits, our own training academy, great geographic location, extremely reasonable cost of living, a booming arts and entertainment scene, and extraordinary outdoor recreation opportunities. For information on the application process, salary, and benefits, check out joindaytonpd.com. To apply, go to jobs.daytonohio.gov

Falafel Meal Sale For Charity

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St. Ignatius of Antioch is hosting a Falafel Meal sale this Sat, Feb 27th from 10am – 2pm.

The meal combo includes: One Falafel Sandwich (Fried Vegetarian Chickpeas patties topped w/ tahini sauce, mixed veggies, & wrapped in pita bread), one piece of Nammoura (baked dessert made w/ semolina flour, yogurt, & topped w/ simple syrup), and one 1.5oz bag of Lays Potato Chips for $10

100% of the proceeds will  be supporting a needy family in their parish.  Pre-order online.

Pick up is at St. Ignatius of Antioch Maronite Catholic Church, located at 50 Nutt Road in Centerville.

 

Wright Dunbar Village Park Rejuvenation

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This city of Dayton park was established in 1998 as part of the development of the Wright Dunbar Village.  Located at 700 Anderson-Goodrich Court, neighborhood association president Jeff Jackson explained that “in the last year the neighborhood lead a $10,000 renovation that included refreshed landscaping and this new sign.”
Funded in part by a Make Montgomery County grant, donations from the area businesses and residents made up the rest.  The new cooper signage was installed just yesterday.

The park is named after Paul Laurence Dunbar’s first published book of poetry and the neighborhood residents have hosted several outdoor concerts featuring jazz, classic rock and R & B music, as well as spoken word poetry and even a neighborhood garage sale.

New ADA-Compliant Entrance to be Constructed at City Hall

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The City of Dayton will improve access to City Hall (101 W. Third St.) with construction of a new ADA-compliant entrance on the building’s Ludlow Street side.
The two-phase project will get underway in early March, with completion expected by Oct. 1. It will create an exterior ramp and reconstructed steps at the Ludlow entrance and modifications to the entrance’s interior area, including a lift. The existing sidewalk/slab along Ludlow, which also serves as a roof for a portion of City Hall’s lower level offices, will be fully replaced.
During construction, the main public entrance to City Hall will be on West Third Street. Until the new Ludlow entrance is in use, ADA access will continue to be available on City Hall’s third floor, via the Municipal Parking Garage at 123 W. Third St.
Parking spaces and parking meters along the east (Ludlow) side of City Hall will not be in use during construction. Metered spaces will be available on West Third Street (north side, between Main and Ludlow, and south side, across from City Hall).
During construction, the 24-hour utility payment drop-box currently located at the northeast corner of City Hall will be relocated to the west side of the building, between City Hall and the Municipal Garage.
The total cost of the improvements is approximately $950,000, an expense approved by the City Commission in January.

Virtual Grand Opening Set For The Hub at Dayton Arcade

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The University of Dayton and the Entrepreneurs’ Center will host a public grand opening for The Hub Powered by PNC Bank at the Dayton Arcade. At 95,000 square feet, it is among the largest university-anchored innovation hubs in the country, including shared and private office spaces, meeting rooms, conference areas, pop-up retail opportunities, learning labs and classrooms. The virtual event will be at 5:30 pm on Thursday, March 4th.

 

“We could not be more excited for the Hub to become a reality,” said Eric F. Spina, president of the University of Dayton. “This is a ‘triple play’ for the University of Dayton in that it provides excellent learning opportunities for our students; facilitates greater collaboration and connection between our faculty, research staff and students and the greater Dayton entrepreneurial ecosystem; and will help reinvigorate a key part of our city’s downtown and the historic Arcade that was vacant for decades. This truly is a great day for UD and for Dayton.”

“The Hub is visible proof that Dayton’s long heritage of innovation remains vibrant, healthy and growing,” said Scott Koorndyk, president of the Entrepreneurs’ Center. “In one space, we’ve brought together the support, talent and energy that small businesses and entrepreneurs need to be successful. We are thrilled to join our partners at the University of Dayton and PNC Bank in making the Hub a catalyst for the future of our region’s innovation economy.”

“Our goal in supporting the Hub was to foster collaboration, which is the key to success,” said David Melin, PNC regional president for Dayton. “The Hub Powered by PNC Bank will serve as a catalyst that will merge creative ideas from students, entrepreneurs, businesses and the community to create a stronger future for the region.”

The virtual grand opening will include videos with entrepreneurs and UD faculty introducing Hub spaces, such as:

  • Innovation Hall, where the Entrepreneurs’ Center offers comprehensive business and commercialization support services, along with its Small Business Development Center; and the University has offices for the L. William Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, a satellite office of the Greater West Dayton Incubator to drive equitable access and inclusion, as well as others;
  • UD’s studios for painting, printmaking, photo and graphic design for students and faculty;
  • UD’s The GEM, a non-traditional learning space that connects the University and city with a focus on community-centered approaches to social innovation;
  • A representative workspace that showcases the environment that entrepreneurs and small businesses can find at the Hub; and
  • A café with a menu that will be intentionally curated by the Greater West Dayton Incubator to feature underrepresented entrepreneurs.

The event also will feature a panel discussion with Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, City Manager Shelley Dickstein, PNC’s Melin, developer Cross Street Partners CEO Bill Struever, University of Dayton’s Spina and the Entrepreneurs’ Center’s Koorndyk. The grand opening will conclude with a blessing and a ribbon-tying ceremony to symbolize the coming together of all the partners and stakeholders that have made the project possible and will be involved in the Hub going forward.

Vince Lewis, president of The Hub

Local entrepreneurs and startups are currently working in the Hub or making plans to move in during the coming weeks. Additionally, university classes will begin in the space as public health conditions allow beginning in fall 2021.

“The Hub Powered by PNC Bank could fundamentally shift how universities and community partners collaborate in support of startup ecosystems,” said Vince Lewis, president of The Hub Powered by PNC Bank and director of UD’s Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. “I think the thing that I am most excited about is the opportunity for University of Dayton students to be down here, connected into the startup ecosystem in a space where they’re working with students from all over campus, working with local entrepreneurs and other local businesses. All that connection and opportunity is really what we envisioned years ago when we first started down this down this path. You can’t understate the impact that this project has on the city, especially right now. Since UD signed our letter of intent with The Entrepreneurs Center back in 2017, the Arcade has been a project that people say is never going to happen. And that’s been driven into the psyche of the community. The Hub opening and getting off the ground really resonates the feeling that Look, things are happening, things are moving forward! This will have a huge impact on the psyche of the city and how we feel about downtown.”

Additionally, UD and the Entrepreneurs’ Center will host community programming. This will include the University’s Flyer Pitch competition, one of the largest business plan competitions at the collegiate level; small business acceleration programs; the Dayton Arcade Entrepreneur Academy; summer internships; and opportunities to participate in other competitions and programs.

To join the grand opening, visit Youtube.